Viennese Chocolate Fingers

Elevate your tea or coffee break with these delightful Viennese Chocolate Fingers. These melt-in-your-mouth biscuits are buttery, sweet, and covered in rich dark chocolate. With their delicate texture and elegant shape, they are perfect for special occasions or as a luxurious treat for yourself.

The recipe begins by creaming butter and sugar together, then gradually incorporating self-raising flour and cornflour to create a light and crumbly biscuit dough. A touch of melted dark chocolate is added to enhance the flavor and add a luxurious twist. The dough is then piped into finger-shaped cookies and baked until golden.

After the cookies have cooled, they are dipped in more melted dark chocolate, creating a glossy and indulgent coating. Once set, these Viennese Chocolate Fingers are ready to be savored.

INGREDIENTS:

• 100g/4oz butter
• 75g/3oz icing sugar
• 175g/6oz self-raising flour, sifted
• 25g/1oz cornflour
• 200g/7oz dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa solids)

PREPARATIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas mark 5. Lightly grease two baking trays.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and icing sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Gradually beat in the sifted self-raising flour and cornflour, combining until a dough forms.
4. Melt 75g/3oz of the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir the melted chocolate into the biscuit dough until well incorporated.
5. Transfer the mixture into a piping bag fitted with a large star nozzle. Pipe fingers about 5cm/2in long onto the prepared baking trays, leaving space between each biscuit for spreading.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden.
7. Remove the biscuits from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on the baking trays. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. In a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, melt the remaining 125g/4oz of dark chocolate. Dip one end of each biscuit into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip back into the bowl.
9. Place the chocolate-coated biscuits on a sheet of baking parchment and leave them to set before serving.

YIELD:

This recipe serves 8.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

• For best results, use a large star-shaped nozzle when piping the biscuit dough to achieve the classic Viennese finger shape.
• Make sure to leave enough space between the biscuits on the baking trays to allow for spreading during baking.
• Use a heatproof bowl and gentle heat when melting the chocolate to avoid scorching or seizing.
• Allow the chocolate-coated biscuits to set completely before storing or serving to ensure a firm and glossy finish.

TIPS:

• Experiment with different types of chocolate coatings such as milk chocolate or white chocolate for a variety of flavors.
• Decorate the Viennese Chocolate Fingers with sprinkles or crushed nuts for added texture and visual appeal.
• Serve these biscuits alongside a cup of hot tea or coffee for a delightful pairing.
• Store the cooled and set biscuits in an airtight container to maintain their freshness and crispness.

With their delicate texture and indulgent dark chocolate coating, Viennese Chocolate Fingers are a true delight for chocolate lovers. These buttery biscuits are rich, sweet, and perfect for elevating your tea or coffee break or as an elegant treat for special occasions.

The recipe begins by creaming together butter and icing sugar until light and fluffy. Self-raising flour and cornflour are gradually added to create a crumbly dough. A touch of melted dark chocolate is then incorporated into the dough, infusing it with a decadent flavor.

The biscuit dough is piped into finger-shaped cookies and baked until golden. As they cool, the biscuits are dipped in more melted dark chocolate, creating a glossy and luxurious coating that enhances their appeal.

The end result is a batch of Viennese Chocolate Fingers that are beautifully presented, with their elegant shape and glossy chocolate coating. With every bite, you’ll experience the buttery texture of the biscuit, followed by the richness and smoothness of the dark chocolate.

These biscuits can be enjoyed alongside a cup of hot tea or coffee, allowing the flavors to meld together for a delightful pairing. Their delicate appearance also makes them a lovely addition to dessert platters or gift boxes.

Store these Viennese Chocolate Fingers in an airtight container to maintain their freshness and crispness. They can be enjoyed for several days, although it’s unlikely they will last that long as they are so irresistible!

Next time you’re looking for a sweet treat to impress your guests or simply want to indulge in a luxurious biscuit, try making these Viennese Chocolate Fingers. Their combination of buttery biscuit and rich chocolate coating will leave a lasting impression and satisfy your cravings for something sweet and delightful.